Outdoor recreation at the wildland-urban interface: examining human activity patterns and compliance with dog management policies
Recreational use of public land is high and rising. Thus, it is critical to understand the dynamics of land use at the wildland—urban interface so managers can simultaneously meet varying human needs while mitigating environmental impacts caused by recreationists and their canine companions. Using m...
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ftunivtasmania:oai:eprints.utas.edu.au:26748 2023-05-15T15:50:48+02:00 Outdoor recreation at the wildland-urban interface: examining human activity patterns and compliance with dog management policies Kellner, A Carver, S Gramza, A Lewis, JS VandeWoude, S Crooks, KR 2017 application/pdf https://eprints.utas.edu.au/26748/ https://eprints.utas.edu.au/26748/2/124334%20-%20Outdoor%20recreation%20at%20the%20wildland-urban%20interface.pdf https://doi.org/10.3375/043.037.0408 en eng Natural Areas Association https://eprints.utas.edu.au/26748/2/124334%20-%20Outdoor%20recreation%20at%20the%20wildland-urban%20interface.pdf Kellner, A, Carver, S orcid:0000-0002-3579-7588 , Gramza, A, Lewis, JS, VandeWoude, S and Crooks, KR 2017 , 'Outdoor recreation at the wildland-urban interface: examining human activity patterns and compliance with dog management policies' , Natural Areas Journal, vol. 37, no. 4 , pp. 515-529 , doi:10.3375/043.037.0408 <http://dx.doi.org/10.3375/043.037.0408>. outdoor recreation wildlife dog leash laws natural area urban edge Article PeerReviewed 2017 ftunivtasmania https://doi.org/10.3375/043.037.0408 2021-09-13T22:17:41Z Recreational use of public land is high and rising. Thus, it is critical to understand the dynamics of land use at the wildland—urban interface so managers can simultaneously meet varying human needs while mitigating environmental impacts caused by recreationists and their canine companions. Using motion-activated camera surveys along official trails near the urban edge of Boulder, Colorado, we quantified daily patterns and the relative frequency of human recreational activities, with particular focus on activities involving domestic dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) and human compliance with dog regulations. We also tested hypotheses regarding potential predictors of human activity as well as predictors of human accompaniment by dogs, both on-leash and off, and user compliance with leash laws. Pedestrians used the trail system most frequently, followed by dog-walkers, mountain bikers, and recreationists of other types, with activity peaking in the mornings and evenings. Use of open space lands was primarily, and positively, predicted by the presence of scenic vistas or trails on which users could be accompanied by their dogs. Compliance with dog regulations depended on the type of policy imposed, with stricter and more consistent restrictions resulting in fewer violations. This study suggests that to maximize compliance with leash laws, consistent policies may be more effective than temporally varying leash laws. Additionally, it may be beneficial to increase enforcement at peak times for all trails, and at all times on trails where violations are more likely, such as those with seasonal leash laws. Article in Journal/Newspaper Canis lupus University of Tasmania: UTas ePrints Natural Areas Journal 37 4 515 529 |
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Recreational use of public land is high and rising. Thus, it is critical to understand the dynamics of land use at the wildland—urban interface so managers can simultaneously meet varying human needs while mitigating environmental impacts caused by recreationists and their canine companions. Using motion-activated camera surveys along official trails near the urban edge of Boulder, Colorado, we quantified daily patterns and the relative frequency of human recreational activities, with particular focus on activities involving domestic dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) and human compliance with dog regulations. We also tested hypotheses regarding potential predictors of human activity as well as predictors of human accompaniment by dogs, both on-leash and off, and user compliance with leash laws. Pedestrians used the trail system most frequently, followed by dog-walkers, mountain bikers, and recreationists of other types, with activity peaking in the mornings and evenings. Use of open space lands was primarily, and positively, predicted by the presence of scenic vistas or trails on which users could be accompanied by their dogs. Compliance with dog regulations depended on the type of policy imposed, with stricter and more consistent restrictions resulting in fewer violations. This study suggests that to maximize compliance with leash laws, consistent policies may be more effective than temporally varying leash laws. Additionally, it may be beneficial to increase enforcement at peak times for all trails, and at all times on trails where violations are more likely, such as those with seasonal leash laws. |
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Outdoor recreation at the wildland-urban interface: examining human activity patterns and compliance with dog management policies |
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Outdoor recreation at the wildland-urban interface: examining human activity patterns and compliance with dog management policies |
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Outdoor recreation at the wildland-urban interface: examining human activity patterns and compliance with dog management policies |
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Outdoor recreation at the wildland-urban interface: examining human activity patterns and compliance with dog management policies |
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Outdoor recreation at the wildland-urban interface: examining human activity patterns and compliance with dog management policies |
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outdoor recreation at the wildland-urban interface: examining human activity patterns and compliance with dog management policies |
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